House extension at 120 Heath Lane, Findern, Derby

Summary of planning committee decision

Decided by South Derbyshire Development Management Committee on 16 Sept 2025.

DMPA/2025/0519Approved

What was proposed

The application proposed a part single-storey, part two-storey rear extension, a new first-floor side window and demolition of an outbuilding.

“Proposal: The erection of a part single-storey, part two-storey extension and new window in existing side wall (first floor) and the demolition of an outbuilding Ward: Willington and Findern Reason for committee determination This item is presented to the Committee as the site address is a council owned property.”

“The streetscene includes a row of semi-detached dwellings along one side of Heath Lane. Opposite lie open fields, with the exception of a single detached dwelling located opposite 118 Heath Lane. The dwelling is owned by South Derbyshire District Council. The proposal Permission is sought for the erection of a part two storey, part single storey rear extension. To facilitate the extension, the outbuilding is proposed to be demolished.”

Officer report

What officers recommended

Officers recommended approval, finding the extension acceptable in scale, design, form and finish without undue harm to neighbouring amenity.

“The proposed development is considered acceptable in terms of its scale, design, form and finish in the context of the existing dwelling and the area within which the application site lies.”

“The proposals therefore would not have an adverse impact on the residential amenity of neighbouring properties. The proposal is deemed suitable, compliant with the aims of development plan policies SDT1, H27, BNE1, and with the Supplementary Planning Document on Design. There are no material considerations that would warrant refusal of planning permission in this instance.”

Officer report

Main planning issues

The assessment considered the effect on the dwelling and area, residential amenity and parking provision.

“The relevant national policy and guidance is: National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) Planning Practice Guidance (PPG) Planning considerations Taking into account the application made, the documents submitted (and supplemented and/or amended where relevant) and the site and its environs; the main issues central to the determination of this application are: Impact upon the host dwelling, character and appearance of the area Residential amenity Parking Provision Planning…”

Officer report

Committee discussion

Members discussed the application and supported the officers’ recommendation.

“DMPA/2025/0519 The Planning Delivery Team Leader addressed the Committee and presented the report noting the key aspects outlined within the Application. Members discussed the Application and supported the officer’s recommendations. RESOLVED: That planning permission be approved as per the recommendations in the report of the Executive Director – Place and Prosperity.”

Minutes

Sources

  • South Derbyshire Development Management Committee minutes, 16 September 2025
  • Agenda and papers (council website)

Source: Plota analysis of South Derbyshire's committee minutes and officer report. Quotations are the council's own words; headings and summaries are Plota's.

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At the meeting

Date
Tuesday 16 September 2025
Recommendation
Officers recommended approval
Committee decided
Approved
Minutes
The council's minutes
Meeting
Agenda and papers (council website)
Application
The application (council website)